Dollhouses

by Pasierbska, Halina

• ISBN13: 9781851775460
• ISBN10: 1851775463
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-10-01
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

Summary

"This illustrated book highlights the world-class collection of dollhouses in the Victoria and Albert Museum of Childhood, London. These fascinating objects are microcosms of the eras in which they were created, as well as exquisite miniature works of art. This illustrated and insightful history traces their development from German miniature houses intended as teaching aids and exquisite Dutch cabinet houses, illustrating the wealth and worldly links of their owners, to the dollhouses of today." "Presented as a walk through the kitchens, bedrooms, nurseries, bathrooms, and living and dining rooms of these houses, the specially commissioned photographs reveal the astonishing skill and craft required to create a home in this miniature scale. The images, including many close-up views, show every detail of household life, from the kind of food that was being prepared in the kitchen to the leisure activities of the occupants."--BOOK JACKET.

Author Biography

Halina Pasierbska was Curator of Dolls’ Houses and Toys at the V&A until 2005. Her exhibitions, Wooden Toys and Must-have Toys won the Museums and Heritage Award for Best Temporary Exhibition. She has written two books, Dolls’ Houses and Dolls’ Houses Furniture, as well as numerous articles.

Table of Contents

A Brief History of the Dolls' House

A Collection of Toys: 'Do you know any dolls who are house-hunting just now?'

Through the Keyhole: An Overview of the Collection

Kitchens

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Reception Rooms

Furniture and Furnishings: 'Chairs, buroes, commodes, basin-stands, looking-glasses, chests of drawers'

Dolls' Houses in the V&A Museum of Childhood Collection

Bibliography

Index

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